Doordarshan (2020) reminds us the old era of nineties when we have no option to watch any TV Channel other than Doordarshan. This movie creates the old era by reverting the clock as much as possible.
Story: A debilitated family gets them in a debilitated condition when bedridden grandmother Darshan Kaur (Dolly Ahluwalia) wakes up from long coma after 30 years and doctor advised not to give her any kind of shock. Since, the world has entirely changed in these 30 years the family decides to push the clock back in the Doordarshan era with the help of some neighbors so that Darshan Kaur see no change in the world.
The family make their indoor entirely according to the Doordarshan era and even prepare news bulletin for the old lady. All these crazy characters make an environment for healthy comic relief.
Acting:Mahie Gill is very impressive in the role of a crazy woman (Priya) who is in verge of getting divorced with her fervent Husband Sunil (Manu Rishi Chadha) who has done nothing extraordinary in the movie. Dolly Ahluwalia was expected a better performance but he appears a bit more melodramatic. Sunny (Shardul Rana) as Son of Priya and Sunil react very late which
Doordarshan Movie Review
The movie has potential for comic and humor without any doubt yet it staggers many a times. Acting is below average by some good actors. The worst part of the movie is its slow pace. The movie sometimes runs aimlessly. The movie explores the experience of old generation to solve the new age problems. The movie also depicts some crucial relationship status. But all these could not hold the movie. The movie can be watched once.
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